A recent experiment involving 22 patients with chronic headaches and/or neck pain showed that removing pressure on the greater occipital nerve resulted in substantial improvement in the patients’ headache/neck pain symptoms. Doctors of chiropractic often utilize manual therapy techniques to reduce pressure on nerves, such as the greater occipital nerve, when treating headache and neck…

A small study that included 15 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee found that adding mobilization to a conservative therapy treatment plan resulted in greater improvements with respect to pain, range of motion, hamstring peak muscle force, and walking ability. Doctors of chiropractic are well versed in the conservative care of knee osteoarthritis, which may…

Several recent studies have suggested that injury to the neck may be associated with prolonged recovery from concussion. In this study, researchers observed that the addition of conservative care to improve cervical function to the treatment plan of post-concussion syndrome patients improved outcomes. Doctors of chiropractic are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders…

For patients with shoulder impingement syndrome, new research shows that adding manual therapy to exercise therapy can lead to greater improvements in muscle function and self-reported disability. This treatment approach is often utilized by doctors of chiropractic in the management of shoulder impingement syndrome. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, April 2021

Among a group of 50 migraine patients, those treated with manual therapy once a week for four weeks experienced greater improvements in pain intensity, migraine disability, and quality of life than participants provided with a placebo/sham treatment. Doctors of chiropractic employ a variety of manual therapy techniques to treat patients with migraines and other types…

Questionnaires completed by over 45,000 adults revealed that sitting for more than 75% of the workday and not taking regular breaks not only increases the risk for neck and back pain, but also for poor general health. BMC Public Health, May 2021

For patients with shoulder pain of any duration, new treatment guidelines recommend a multimodal approach that includes joint mobilization, heat/cold, and range of motion exercises, along with cervical or thoracic spine manipulation, if warranted. Doctors of chiropractic often take this approach when managing patients with shoulder pain. European Journal of Pain, May 2021

Using data from the Danish National Birth Cohort concerning 45,555 pre-adolescents, researchers report that kids who spend six or more hours per day using electronic devices are two times more likely to experience severe spinal pain than their more active peers. The findings suggest that reducing screen time and increasing physical activity levels in children…

A systematic review found that manipulative therapy to improve fluidity between soft tissue layers, which often become denser and stiffer with age and injury, can improve pain and disability in patients with musculoskeletal pains. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to provide several forms of manual therapy, including fascial manipulation, in the treatment of back pain,…

Individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain often experience balance impairments and an increased risk for falls. A systematic review found that manual therapies (such as those provided by doctors of chiropractic) can improve static and dynamic stability in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, February 2021